Graduate Certificate in Management and Leadership
Prepare for Administrative Success with Our Online Graduate Certificate in Management and Leadership
If you need help leading your company or organization to operate effectively and meet its goals, Liberty’s online Graduate Certificate in Management and Leadership is a fast, flexible option for you to get the training you need! In as little as 1.5 semesters, our 100% online graduate management and leadership certificate can equip you with the in-demand skills and leadership techniques you need to thrive in administrative roles in business, government, and nonprofit settings.
Our certificate in management and leadership focuses on the importance of applying biblical principles and ethics both as a leader and a team member. Each class is rooted in a biblical worldview to prepare you both spiritually and professionally for the issues you will face in your leadership role. Our management and leadership certificate is designed to help boost your career prospects and prepare you for a lifetime of effective leadership in any industry or field.
This certificate gives you the flexibility to specialize your skill set by allowing you to select an area of study from 4 available options. You can take courses in business administration, executive leadership, human resources, or project management – giving you the niche knowledge you need for your career. Not only that – but the credits you complete in this program can help you build toward a master’s degree. Depending on the area of study you choose, most of the credits from this certificate can transfer directly into one of the following degrees: M.A. in Executive Leadership, Master of Business Administration, M.S. in Human Resource Management, or M.S. in Project Management. That way, you can develop important skills now while preparing to further your studies later on.
What Will You Study in Our Online Graduate Management and Leadership Certificate Program?
- Accounting and business finance
- Global dimensions of business
- Information management systems
- Strategic management
All students in this certificate program will start with a foundational business course that covers topics such as legal issues, marketing, quantitative techniques, business ethics, and more. From there, you will select an area of study in one of the following subjects: business administration, executive leadership, human resources, or project management.
You can study important business theories and practices with the business administration track – or you can learn how to manage employees and develop strategic plans with the executive leadership area of study. The human resource track can help you understand the hiring, administration, and training processes that form the foundation of every business. Or you can choose the project management area of study and become equipped to handle important aspects of overseeing and completing projects – such as scope, time, and budget.
Benefits of Pursuing Your Online Graduate Certificate in Management and Leadership with Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online Graduate Certificate in Management and Leadership from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- Online undergraduate tuition rates have been frozen for the last 10 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- You can complete this management and leadership certificate in as little as 1.5 semesters!
- Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts — $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
These rates are reflective of academic year 2024-2025. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Credit Hours
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 50% of the certificate total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
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No tuition increase for 9 years
We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.
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